tchu-

i currently put in 5mm spacers in the front while i await the arrival of the 15mm rear ones. i noticed that my steering wheel starts shaking pretty badly around 80km/h. so im planning on having those removed ASAP but was wondering if i should go still go ahead and put on the rear ones?

would having only rear spacers affect the safety of the drive? (high speeds highway or cornering etc)

are there any pros/cons of having rear spacers in?

thanks!

sunny_j

what brand spacers are you using? i know a many people using H&R spacers on their 745/750's w/o any problems.

KL2DC

Yep, what brand? hubcentric? Used with proper extended lug bolts? Model specific?

AMGTestDriverNJ

If you've got the right spacers on your car you shouldn't have any problems. Maybe you have a bent wheel.

tchu-

i was told the front ones are H&R. it came with long enough lug bolts, but im not sure the exact model?

i dont think they are hubcentric, thats what the person at the shop sold me them told me. is that the reason why there is shaking?

from the sounds of it, it seems like this problem can be fixed with the right pieces?

sunny_j

bingo, thats your problem.
with the correct spacers you can take the car up to top speed w/o any issue's. post before and after pics of your car when done

tchu-

ok just contacted the guy from the shop. he told me that with european cars that they do, when spacers are added to the front, shaking is common in pretty much every vehicle and that theres no fix for this problem but to remove the spacers?

is it possible that he doesnt have the right spacers and thats why hes saying this? im ok with going out and purchasing new spacers online or another shop but can you guys let me know exactly what i need to buy in order for it to not shake?

thanks!

AMGTestDriverNJ

again, that sounds a little rediculous to me. I've got spacers on my staggered setup on 19"s and 18s non staggered. Call Brabus for proper spacer sizing and wheel combos. If I can find the list I'll post it here.

155

Hey Tim, I have an idea that will save you from buying spacers. Buy my CLS wheels

tchu-

haha, thanks for the offer but i love my rims alrdy

tchu-

okay so apparently my front spacers ARE hubcentric..
so is it possible that the wheel still shakes? or am i being lied to by the shop

sunny_j

is it possible to get the part # from the actual spacer?

i find it hard to believe a hubcentric spacer would vibrate. who did you buy them from?

tchu-

i got the box today ill try my best to describe it.

so its H&R trak+
the box is all in german
theres a tag it says automotive wheel spacer DR-System 20mm 112/5, 66,6 mm MERCEDES

and then stock: 2055665

not sure if that helps?

i got it from SR Auto Group

actually i just looked on the spacers themselves it says:

1055665 D made in Germany 09/07
:S

sunny_j

according to this site the ones you have are not made for the w211
http://www.optionimports.com/2055665.html

tchu-

ughhh... maybe the shop told me false things then :S

could you help me find ones that are hubcentric and made for my car? ill give those a shot..

sunny_j

ill see what i can come up with when i get some free time

sunny_j

i would call jlevis street werks and get a part number from them to make sure the ones you have are incorrect
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/Merc...3s7a5lh5cd4fu6

http://www.optionimports.com/hr-****...350--ml50.html
http://www.product-finder.net/allspr...acers-483.html

tchu-

ok i will call them tomorrow.

i guess i should just ask them for H&R spacers that are hubcentric and made for my W211 right?

sunny_j

yup... plz post before and after pics once you figured it out

tchu-

will do for sure

CEB

...do the other posters understand the concept?

There are a few things to consider:

As you push wheels outwards you are changing the suspension geography.

As you push the wheels outwards using spacers you are adding another possibility of vibration. Since the wheels are now further outward, that vibration is amplified.

How to fix it? Make sure that you are using the proper spacers. Balance the wheels with the spacers installed on the wheel - marking the location with chalk so that they can be lined up properly after the balance.

Try a road force balance if the wheel doesn't balance out perfectly.

Make sure that the lugs are properly torqued.

Good luck...

sunny_j

update?

tchu-

i called them, they said as long as its hubcentric they shouldnt vibrate.

he said i just had to balance my wheels.

dont know if im going to get around to putting them back in and balance them again :S

i think im just gonna stick with just 10mm in the rears and nothing in the front for now